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Topics getting the most attention in Albuquerque public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Indicators Progress Commission update
A resolution would update the name and clarify the duties of the Indicators Progress Commission, which tracks community progress measures.
CNM Bond Question 3
CNM's president pitched the $351 million statewide general obligation bond on the November 3 ballot, including $15 million toward a $45 million advanced tech building on leased APS land — with no tax rate increase.
Community planning area assessments: North I-25 and Near North Valley
Assessment reports for the North I-25 and Near North Valley planning areas were referred to the Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee for review.
Albuquerque Museum education center funding
The city would accept private money from the Albuquerque Museum Foundation for the museum's education center, with a fiscal year 2027 appropriation to match.
Tourism Grant for Metropolitan Redevelopment
The city would accept a New Mexico State Tourism Department Destination Forward grant and put the money into the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency for FY2027 redevelopment work.
Renewable Natural Gas RIN Credit Management
The city is contracting with a firm to manage renewable energy credits (RINs) tied to its renewable natural gas — a behind-the-scenes item that affects how the city monetizes its environmental programs.
Community Wi-Fi parks project
State broadband grant money would bring free community Wi-Fi to city parks under an ARPA-backed project.
Ladera Golf Course Concessions
The mayor's pick for Ladera Golf Course concessions went to council without the committee taking a side. Golfers will see who runs the snack and pro shop operations once council decides.
Youth Coaching Grant Acceptance
Grant money from NRPA, Nike and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee would fund 'How to Coach Kids and How to Coach Girls' training through Youth and Family Services.
Mosquito surveillance grant funding
R-26-59 would accept state Health Department grant funds for a mosquito surveillance program and appropriate them to Environmental Health for FY26 and FY27.
Residential parking permits at 400 Hannett NE
A proposal to create residential parking permits near 400 Hannett Avenue NE was pushed back to September 14, 2026.
MainStreet capital outlay request
The committee endorsed submitting an FY27 state capital outlay request under the New Mexico MainStreet program.
Fence variance appeal at 237 Wyoming Blvd NE
Dalila Solis's appeal of a denied variance for a 6-foot security fence got a full council hearing April 20 after a 7-2 vote, driven partly by vandalism and crime concerns near Wyoming and Central.
Route 66 Centennial preparations
The city is capitalizing on national attention for Route 66's 100th birthday, with the 'Route 66 Remixed' public art trail launched, the visitors center opening April 4, and big national media rankings — but a botched banner in the Highland district is being redone.
Tierras Arroyo Biozone and Sensory Trail
Parks and Open Space staff showed off a one-of-a-kind ADA-accessible sensory trail for kids with disabilities, built with a $500,000 grant and about $400,000 in city matching funds, plus 800 acres of protected open space.
Main Library HVAC replacement
A library advocate asked councilors for set-aside support and backing of a state capital outlay request to replace the Main Library's 50-year-old HVAC system.
Council discretionary fund increase
A proposal to raise each councilor's $20,000 constituent fund to $50,000 failed after critics called it unaffordable amid competing priorities.